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arthur_ant18's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood and Antisemitism
saldre's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Power of the Dog is a hidden literary gem. I didn't know this book existed until I watched the movie on Netflix. It's a beautifully written, complex psychological drama about 2 brothers on a Montana ranch in the 1920s. It's a thought provoking look at good versus evil, toxic masculinity, repressed homosexuality, and alcoholism. Don't miss out on this book! Also, make sure to read the afterward written by Annie Proulx. In the afterward, the reader learns that the author Thomas Savage took characters & situations from his own life and included it in this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Colonisation, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail